Meet Frank Ciervo
Certified Welder & Founder of The Welder's Guide
Frank Ciervo is a certified welder and the founder of The Welder's Guide. With over 22 years of experience in the welding trade, Frank has worked across a wide range of industries — from structural steel and pipe welding to automotive fabrication and artistic metalwork. He earned his AWS Certified Welder credential early in his career and went on to achieve multiple endorsements including SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes. After 15 years running his own welding and fabrication shop, Frank created The Welder's Guide to provide both aspiring and experienced welders with clear, practical instruction on techniques, equipment, safety, and career development. He is passionate about trade education and mentors young welders entering the field. Frank lives in Pennsylvania, where his home workshop is always humming with the sound of a grinder.
About The Welder's Guide
The Welder's Guide is a resource built for welding professionals, fabricators, and hobbyists who want reliable, expert-level information about welding processes, techniques, and safety.
Our Mission
We believe that quality welding knowledge should be accessible to everyone — whether you're a seasoned welder looking for advanced technique insights or a beginner picking up a torch for the first time.
What We Cover
- MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored welding techniques
- Welding safety best practices and PPE recommendations
- Material selection and joint preparation guides
- Equipment reviews and buying advice
- Blueprint reading and fabrication planning
- Certification preparation and career development
For Professionals
Our technical articles provide in-depth coverage of welding processes, metallurgy, code compliance, and emerging technologies to help you advance your career and serve your clients better.
For Hobbyists
We break down complex welding concepts into practical, step-by-step guidance so you can build confidence, improve your skills, and tackle projects safely in your home workshop.